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Probably not a good idea to "roll" a vehicle off a car carrier or anything else if there is no way for you to control it safely - agree with need to have engine running (unless you mean it's the only vehicle sitting in a car van)

car carrier as in one of those multi car carrier rigs that they use to transport new cars in on the highway? You'd think that those guys would be carrying some sort of portable battery jumpers for that purpose. I agree though, definitely should not try to roll it off. And AU is right, the release is under the cup holder using the release tool.

If it is a new car, it may not technically belong to him until the carrier off loads it to him. Might be the dealerships' problem until then.

OP- be very careful when you take delivery. Note EVERYTHING on the bill of lading the driver will make you sign.. EVERYTHING. "Dead Battery", "Shift release opened and taken apart", any and all scratches, dings, scuffs, dirt, etc, "excessive dirt preventing inspection of the cars condition' is a good one, if true.

But for other occasions, just lift the cup holders rubber then on the left cup holder you have this big plastic screw cap. Remove it then you will see this square hole. Go back in the trunk, take the emergency release tool (like a T-shaped plastic with a square end, red color). Stick it in the hole, push down and turn to the left(?) I think. It will only turn one way so whichever way it is. It will stay locked in the position, forcing the transmission into neutral.
I learnt this the hard way when mine was flooded during Sandy and needed to get it out of the garage. Getting another 35d tomorrow.

this is one of the two cars I bought at an auction(other being 535xi). Dealership was flooded and all cars were written off and sold. No tool in X5. There is a 8mm bolt in the transmission(at the bottom) which you screw all the way to manually release it.

this is one of the two cars I bought at an auction(other being 535xi). Dealership was flooded and all cars were written off and sold. No tool in X5. There is a 8mm bolt in the transmission(at the bottom) which you screw all the way to manually release it.

For restoring and personal use. I got them pretty cheap and have experience in restoration. These cars are too electronic so its going to be a challenge. The X5 has damage to front fuse box and the 535 has both front and rear.

Why does this matter?
CAUSE EVERY TIME someone says Lexus has better build quality, one should consider what Toyota their Lexus Engine and chassis platform comes out of and how long that part has been tested in the real world!

so far changed all the fluids. spark plugs, hand turned the motor. Took the carpets out washed dried with industrial grade fan and of course dehumidifier. Cars were not running at the time and no water visually got into engine, brake, power steering windshield reservoirs. pressure washed the engine bays, undercarriage, air dried them etc.
water was below seat level. Will keep posted how it goes. BTW ordered power distribution units(fuse boxes) from Germany.
Power distribution units will need to be registered with the ecu as per the tech(will deal with it at a later point after replacement).
Any suggestions are always welcome.

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These flood cars will not make it to the public as the title clearly says so. I am not a car dealer. I own a lot of automobiles and motorcycles, and these were bought as a project, and the deal was at a throw away price(15K).
I plan to drive them as long as I can(My cars typically have very few mileage because of the number). BTW I am a physician with hobby in these things. Our cars used to get flooded every year growing up in India!!

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These flood cars will not make it to the public as the title clearly says so. I am not a car dealer. I own a lot of automobiles and motorcycles, and these were bought as a project, and the deal was at a throw away price(15K).
I plan to drive them as long as I can(My cars typically have very few mileage because of the number). BTW I am a physician with hobby in these things. Our cars used to get flooded every year growing up in India!!

I think a flooded BMW is just slightly more complex than a Maruti Suzuki 800 or Ambassador